Something that I work a lot with in practice is Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (or PNF for short). 🤓 It can be easily assessed and applied when required. Many people have heard of or use one of the PNF Stretching but it can also be put into action by using movement and patterns in both the upper and lower body ! Our bodies are meant to and developed to work in patterns, using the whole chain of neuromuscular control… not just contracting one muscle at a time. These can help to improve overall function increasing ROM, decreasing pain, initiating motion, while improving strength, stability, proprioception, endurance. ~
Personally, I have found that when a client has an injury or a complaint, their impacted side performs these patterns incorrectly or in a non-fluid manner in comparison to the unaffected side. At this point you can choose a variety of approaches, depending on what your goal is (i.e. focus on the whole movement or partial movement or repeated movements in a section of the movement etc). These patterns are great for warm up and cool-down. They wake-up our neuromuscular system, and helps to improve the activation of muscles throughout the chain. ~
Upper Extremity patterns are used quite often in practice and you can find pictures of them everywhere online. These patterns are often known as “pulling the sword” and “putting on a seatbelt”. 🕺🏼 ~
Lower Extremity patterns seem to be less known or often overlooked and not integrated into rehabilitation.🤷🏻‍♀️ The names my clients have mostly given to these are the “soccer kick” and the “river-dance” or “ballet dancer”.🏃🏻‍♂️ ~
Offering these patterns as an assessment, re-assessment and treatment tool can given clients the visual and physical feedback necessary to help correct movement patterns and muscle activation problems. 🙋🏻‍♀️ By ensuring an entire limb functions as a unit, we improve overall performance and optimize movement. 👌🏻
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#proprioceptiveneuromuscularfacilitation#pnf#athletictherapy#prevention#performance#rehabilitation#sport#sportperformance#injury#neuromuscular#musculoskeletal#CATA#ATC#recreation#nfl#cfl#mlb#nhl#nba#nbl#oua
This is NOT ❌ medical advice ⬇️

Almost exactly a month ago this little firecracker had her elbow surgery. We have worked very hard to beat the timeline to full recovery, and to achieve full range of motion as quickly as possible. Here is an example of some of the daily work that @hollikaylynn has been putting in. She is doing self proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) to regain the normal required range for the elbow. At the end you may notice an adorable doggie, but also the #flossing of the ulnar nerve in this new range of motion. The ulnar nerve is challenged in finger and wrist extension, so this is a wonderful way to spend some time in the newly acquired range, and to make it active as well. She’s been an absolute stud, and her future patients are going to be among the luckiest on the planet. Big things coming from her as she gets back to full strength. .
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#rehab#neurodynamics#proprioceptiveneuromuscularfacilitation#painscience @noigroup

Arms. I used to lift heavy weight. Arm day. Leg day. Heavy weight. Gold’s Gym. Over the past 15 years I’ve not lifted a “weight” heavier than 3-5 pounds. High rep, low resistance and more functional movement patterns not only define the arm but also prevent injury and improve your performance across the board. Add #PNF to your program. Funk it up with Chainsmokers. This class will be online next week. @vimeo #mindthemat#intelligentmovement#lowweighthighreps#hawtpilates

🌸LET’S TALK ABOUT #STRETCHING 🌸 There are two basic types of stretching, static and dynamic. Static is holding a posture at a consistent intensity, say like a standing hamstring pose. Dynamic means moving, so say walking lunges that you increase in intensity. 🌸 Within static stretching there are three basic subtypes - 1) low load prolonged stretch (LLPS), like #yinyoga where you hold a posture for a long duration (1-5 min) at a low to mild intensity (1-3 on a 0-10 scale); 2)#PNF (#proprioceptiveneuromuscularfacilitation ) which is more contract/relax where you fatigue the muscle prior to stretching; and 3) Basic static stretching where you hold the posture for 15-30 seconds at a mild to moderate intensity (5-6 on a 0-10 scale). 🌸 Studies show that the best time to static stretch is before working out, after a warm up, and then after working out. Contrary to popular belief research does not show stretching to reduce your risk for injuries. Instead, stretching before working out activates your #muscles in a way that you get more #growth and recruitment- think of it like turning them on, if you will. Stretching after will not reduce your risk for #injury either, instead it will reduce your post-workout soreness level. 🌸 One study suggests that women and people 65+ years old benefit more from static stretches that are the basic type whereas men (under 65) benefit more from PNF. 🌸 What about dynamic stretching? Dynamic stretching is best to perform prior to activities that require #speed or #power . You may remember seeing in the Olympic Games how the sprinters and hurdlers bounce around as they stretch prior to their competitions... this is using this principle of proper stretching prior to power or speed based activities. 🌸 The was purpose of @magnoliaptw is for education only. Magnolia and associated Social Media sites do not serve as medical advice for the public. If you have a medical condition, please contact your health care provider.🌸 #stretch#stretching#fitness#workingout#flexibility#yoga#sore#physicaltherapy#evidencebased#sprint#sprinter#runner#marathoner#athlete

Ensuring that the feet, ankles and toes are functioning properly is not only important for injury prevention, it also goes a long way toward maximizing speed, mobility, agility, power, force production and explosiveness.
Unfortunately, most athletes—including many elite-level performers—have significant deficiencies in the foot and ankle complex.Over time, as these muscles remain semi-dormant and decrease in strength and size, the body develops compensation patterns to manage the lack of muscular activity in the lower leg and foot area. This, in turn, has a negative impact on muscle function throughout the lower body, hips and core, as well as the upper torso.
Like all skeletal muscles, the musculature that surrounds the feet and ankles was designed not only for movement but also for force absorption. When these muscles don't function as they should, it severly limits the shock absorption capabilities of the lower body. Besides impeding power, speed and agility, these forces are transferred to the joints, tendons, ligaments and surrounding connective tissue. This affects the entire kinetic chain, promoting greater potential for injury from head to toe. #proprioceptiveneuromuscularfacilitation#physiotherapy#physioterapist#sportphysiotherapy#asia#ankle#ankletraining

Proprioception means sense of self. Usually when we use the term proprioception we discuss injury prevention and muscle performance. Proprioception can be simply described as the awareness of body position. The information about joint movement, muscle force and length is provided by small structures called propriceptors, that are found in muscles, ligaments and tendons.
People have varying degrees of proprioception awareness. A professional athlete has a high degree of proprioception awareness, but you may know someone who is accident prone — and this could mean that their proprioception awareness is not as developed as it could be. While one’s proprioception may not mirror a professional athlete’s, working on your proprioceptive skills will make a difference in your day-to-day activities.
How we train the proprioceptive skills?
Proprioceptive training involves different balancing activities, jumps and cutting maneuvers designed to evoke rapid changes in movement of the hip, knee or anckle joint. The intention is to place stress on the joint by simulating “unwanted” movements. When the proprioceptors identify an unwanted movement, they send the signal to the spinal cord and cause the muscle to contract or relax. This is what we call a proprioceptive reflex.
Because this whole process happens subconsciously and automatically, it allows the athlete to react to the wobbly movements without having to think about them. During the game this results in the player’s ability to automatically stay balanced while jumping, changing directions or passing and kicking the ball. #sportphysiotherapy#physioterapist#physiotherapy#sports#asia#jeonbukfc#jeonbukhyundai#jeonbukhyundaimotors#exos#athletesperformance#bestrehab#rehab#physio @jeonbuk.fc @jeonbuk1994 @jeonbuk_hyundai_photos #proprioception#proprioceptiveneuromuscularfacilitation#proprioceptive#proprioceptiotraining#basicproprioception

#wednesdaysintr Hello mid-week #tomsriverlocation post! This week, #chiropractor , Dr. Marcus, is seen applying #rocktape to patient Jame’s #knee to decrease instability. James had pain walking up and down the stairs due to knee problems, which is relieved post treatment, and with the help of RockTape! Winning! Next, patient Brenda has been experiencing some #neckpain and #headaches . After some #activerelease techniques to the #neck , Dr. Ramon did a #chiropracticadjustment to her neck. She always responds really well to the adjustment. After that, Dr. Joe is seen using rock tape for #shinsplints , which is used to help reduce pain while #running . Next, patient Jill is seen using #ATM (Active Therapeutic Movement) machine. This machine helps retrain the brain to permit pain-free motion. This is extremely effective for neck, mid back, and low back pain, when movement is limited due to pain. Here, patient Millie is using #vibrationtherapy to increase muscle activation of her legs. She experiences #kneepain due to lack of muscle functionality. This therapy helps increase #strength , #balance , and overall function of muscles. Lastly, we showcase the treatment patient Alexis received on her right shoulder. As shown here, #physicaltherapist , Dr. Dave, is seen doing (PNF) #ProprioceptiveNeuromuscularfacilitation to integrate proper #musclefiringpatterns among multiple #joints to maximize strength, minimize excessive forces and improve upper extremity function. Fantastic! See you back here in our second location next week! #teamthompson#teamthsm

Regarding my last post.
This is actually my research procedure.
But, i want to share this good news for people.
The better way to treat the low back pain is exercise. So many exercise that physiotherapy can do for patient.
Then in my research, i compare these 3 techniques :
1st pict, is educational booklet, you can use it, when you too busy at office and can not come to physio to get treatment
2nd, The Mc. Kenzie Method, this is also the easiest way to exercise, but, you have to meet the physio to get the proper technique, then, you can do that at your home.
3rd, is the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, one of hands-on physiotherapy treatment, this exercise is based on facilitation program as like as activity. You must come to your physio to get this treatment.
Overall, every physio, have an unique and selective treatment for the patient.
But, i share this, because i am now doing my research.
So, meet your physio, to get the better management for your low back pain which affected by prolonged sitting.
Happy go Physio!
Ps. Educational booklet provided by backcare.uk
#backpainmanagement#prolongedsitting#backexercise#mc .kenzie #proprioceptiveneuromuscularfacilitation#pnf#research#physiotherapy#physicaltherapy#lowbackpain